COLORADO, June 21, 2017 - Colorado-based RES says a 40 megawatt project for an independent power producer was awarded through a competitive process. RES will be providing a full turnkey energy storage system powered by its proprietary Energy Management System (EMS). The agreement provides engineering, procurement, and construction services, along with asset management and performance guarantees. RES is active in a range of energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission. Construction will begin this summer. The company did not say where in California the project is located.

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy. The renewable fuels industry is encouraged by a White House pledge to sell E-15 year round, but is concerned about the final outcome of the Trump administration’s discussions on the Renewable Fuel Standard. Skor suggests some possible conclusions might immediately lower corn prices and threaten thousands of renewable energy jobs. She is also concerned about hardship waivers granted by the EPA and has doubts about Administrator Pruitt’s commitment to fulfilling President Trump’s pledge to support renewable energy.

The farm bill suffered a familiar and disappointing fate on the House floor this week, going down in a 198-213 vote. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase talk about what happened and what's next.

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